Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c Quotes

A collection of quotes by Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c.

Daniel J. Boorstin (1914-2004) was an American historian, professor, and author, best known for his influential work "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" (1961). Boorstin served as the Librarian of Congress from 1975 to 1987, and his book explored the rise of manufactured events and the manipulation of reality in American society. In "The Image," Boorstin critically examined the impact of media, advertising, and public relations on shaping public perception and the distortion of truth. His work remains a significant contribution to the study of media and culture in the United States.